(Web Desk) – A unique situation has emerged in Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where a local company has announced free television sets for football fans who were unable to secure US visas to attend the tournament._x000D_
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According to reports, many Argentine fans were denied visas to travel to the United States for the World Cup. In response, a major local company, Newsan, decided to offer compensation in the form of free TVs._x000D_
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The company said it would distribute 100 television sets under its Noblex brand to individuals who visit its office in Buenos Aires and provide proof that their US visa applications were rejected between January and June this year._x000D_
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In a social media post, the company stated: “Show us your rejected visa and receive a free TV.â€_x000D_
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Among those affected was 24-year-old professional esports player Tomás Waghler, who said he had applied for a visa in hopes of attending what could be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup appearance._x000D_
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“I am very disappointed that I will not be able to attend the World Cup, but at least I received a gift,†he said._x000D_
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Reports suggest strong excitement around the tournament in Argentina, although the overall atmosphere is slightly less intense compared to the 2022 edition, which many fans viewed as Lionel Messi’s defining World Cup campaign._x000D_
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As the 2026 World Cup approaches, both visa issues and the unusual promotional offer have drawn significant public attention in the country.
